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‘A torrential, crazy river’: Fernhill evacuee says flood risk rising

$Arawata Tce resident Kiki Clarke-Liechti\\'s family was one of nine households evacuated from Fernhill on Thursday night due to a flash flood. Photo: James Allan Photography$

$Arawata Tce resident Kiki Clarke-Liechti\\'s family was one of nine households evacuated from Fernhill on Thursday night due to a flash flood. Photo: James Allan Photography$

Arawata Tce resident Kiki Clarke-Liechti's family was one of nine households evacuated from Fernhill on Thursday night due to a flash flood. Photo: James Allan Photography

Tracey Roxburgh

Friday, September 4, 2026

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